Harare – Vets treating donkeys in southern Masvingo province report seeing some donkeys with corneal ulcers most likely caused by scratches from thorn bushes, Zimbabwe veterinary organisation, the ...

Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, ...

A corneal ulcer is an open sore or wound on the cornea — the transparent, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and focuses light into it. Often beginning as keratitis ...

Joshua Broadwater, DVM, DACVO, explains why some ulcers stubbornly persist and his approach to dealing with them Nonhealing corneal ulcers can turn even ... We’ll also talk about feline patients, ...

We’ll also share some vet-recommended products, and provide tips on how to use cat eye drops safely and effectively. Corneal ulcers. Ulcers are when the outermost layer of the eye, the clear cornea, ...

Most corneal ulcers are the result of some kind of trauma, usually a scratch from a cat fight or the result of a cat rubbing its eye against a sharp object, like a thorn on a rose bush.

Most of Dr Boo’s patients are pets – dogs, cats, a fair number of rabbits ... and the eye is in pain. These ulcers can sometimes progress rapidly within 24 hours and lead to a corneal perforation – a ...

Ulcers in a cats eye can be caused by a variety of things ... “The bacteria that is often there will break down the cornea and cause it to melt and then eventually the eye will rupture ...

The high prevalence of corneal ulcers in regions with inadequate healthcare access, especially in rural and tropical environments, is a significant driver. Microbial infections, including bacterial, ...

It can also cause extreme pain in dogs and cats. However ... The outer, clear part of the eye known as the cornea can develop spontaneous ulcers due to exposure, irritation and trauma.

What Is a Corneal Ulcer? A corneal ulcer is an open sore on your cornea. That's the thin, clear layer over your iris (the colored part of the eye). It’s also known as keratitis. People who ...

Infections such as trachoma, keratitis, and corneal ulcers are widespread, especially in rural areas where sanitation and healthcare access are limited. Dr Naveen highlights, “Poor hygiene ...